Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, part-time during the day. The course runs for 60 hours in total, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build your spoken English and listening skills through classroom-based sessions. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification is assessed at Entry Level 3, the level at which many workplaces and further study programmes expect you to communicate confidently in English.
Who this course is for
For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - ENTRY 3 LEVEL - SPEAKING AND LISTENING, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations in English.
You'll listen carefully and respond to what others say.
You'll take part in discussions and group activities in English.
You'll follow spoken instructions and ask questions to check your understanding.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as work, study, or daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Exeter College. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including conversations, group discussions, and listening tasks. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English at Entry Level 3. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will observe and assess your spoken communication during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using spoken English with customers every day.
Care assistant, communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant, serving customers and following spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative, understanding and responding to workplace instructions.
Cleaner or domestic assistant, working in English-speaking environments.
School or nursery support worker, communicating with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) Award. Round out your English skills alongside speaking and listening.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Qualification. The next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1. Recognised by employers and colleges as a step toward GCSE-equivalent English.
